POSITION FILLED - Estimator - Construction, New Build & Refurbishment

A well established commercial and residential construction company, working mainly within the Home Counties now seeks to appoint an experienced Estimator to join this long standing, reputable and growing business. Specialising in new build and refurbishment, and works also carried out on listed properties to extend and restore them for both preservation and development. Low staff turnover, high employee satisfaction – this is an employer with an enviable client base and long list of satisfied customers.

Responsibilities:

From a base near Guildford, reporting to the Managing Director, the Estimator will work both in the office and on site on new build, refurbishment and design & build contracts within a 30 mile radius of our head office. Main duties will include:-

Assist with improvements to processes and procedures throughout the estimating remit

Requirements/Qualifications/Experience:

This role will suit someone who can work on their own initiative and as part of our senior team. You will have 10 years estimating experience in the residential and commercial sector.

Relevant qualification (degree, HNC, NVQ4)

Experienced in projects ranging from £50k to £2.5m in value

Experience of taking off quantities up to SMM7

Estimating experience for a main contractor or subcontractor; excellent understanding of project costs, including labour and materials

Successfully delivered tenders of a wide variety and cost

Ability to read and accurately interpret drawings and technical specifications

Ability to undertake site surveys/measurements and work with bills of quantity

Comfortable working as part of a team in a growing business playing a pivotal role

Good personal presentation, literate and highly numerate

Package:

Salary up to £60k (negotiable dependent upon experience), car (or if preferred a car allowance), pension and private healthcare. Working hours are usually 8-5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

How To Apply/Find Out More: Applications in writing by sending a CV and covering letter on email to Lorna Dane - lorna@danepartnership.co.uk. No agencies please. We have a much more personal, hands on approach to our recruitment processes, maintaining rapid response to enquiries and open communications throughout.

Whilst we try to respond to all applications individually, due to the sometimes larger responses to advertisements, this may not always be possible – as such, if you have not heard from us within 5 working days, it should be assumed your application was not successful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to hearing from you.